National Monitoring System Expert – NAP Readiness Project

About the role

The FAO, in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), runs a Green Climate Fund-funded NAP readiness project in Sierra Leone aimed at strengthening climate-risk management in key adaptation sectors. The project seeks to recruit an expert to set up a monitoring and reporting system for adaptation actions, planning processes and finance, aligned with the MEL framework, to be included in the full National Adaptation Plan (NAP). The system will be housed at the National Secretariat for Climate Change (NSCC) and managed by EPA staff, and the expert reports to the NAP National Project Coordinator.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive, user-friendly monitoring system for adaptation actions, planning and finance, including data collection tools, process indicators and reporting formats.
• Develop and support a validated finance tracking framework aligned with national and international standards.
• Create gender-responsive process indicators such as stakeholder consultations held, sectors engaged, technical studies completed and ToRs finalized.
• Run a webinar on monitoring systems, document feedback from workshops and consultations, and prepare summaries of outcomes.
• Produce a training manual covering system purpose, data management, maintenance, target users and costs, and guidelines for managing and reviewing the system.
• Report on training sessions and prepare an overall report on the development process, outputs, stakeholder engagement, challenges and recommendations.
• Deliver a functional prototype or pilot version of the monitoring system at the NSCC.

Required profile

• Master's degree in environmental science, economics, statistics, modelling, climate change, project management or a related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in monitoring and reporting, finance tracking and results-based MEAL systems.
• National of Sierra Leone or resident with a valid work permit.
• Working knowledge of English (level C); fluency in English and knowledge of local languages are assets.
• Previous experience on similar projects and proven knowledge of GCF procedures and MRV.

Required skills

• Knowledge of monitoring systems and finance tracking.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, working with government, civil society and the private sector.